Juried Competition Standards 2018 Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market

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1 Juried Competition Standards 2018 Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market ALL SUBMISSIONS TO JURIED COMPETITION IN ALL 11 CLASSIFICATIONS MUST BE HAND-MADE BY THE ARTIST. Classification I - Jewelry and Lapidary Work 1. Organic and stone materials a. Shell and natural organic materials such as bone, wood, natural stones, e.g. turquoise, coral, lapis, other natural untreated stones and gemstones. b. Natural pearls, finished stones, and gemstones in cabochon and faceted shapes in metal settings. c. Metals: All non-plated metals are allowed and must be clearly identified, e.g. silver, brass, gold. Gold must be at least 14kt. 2. Commercially available glass beads and undyed pearls must be restrung and used in combination with significant handmade components made by the artist. 3. Cast jewelry (including sand, cement, wax, tufa, and cuttlebone) a. Mold must be handmade, hand-carved and poured by the artist. b. Wax carving and lost-wax casting may only be used for one-of-a-kind items. 4. Commercial chain may be used as a finding with handcrafted items but may not be sold separately. findings for the purpose of Indian Fair & Market are defined as an integral part of the finished product that adapts the product for wearing or use. Examples of allowable findings are jump rings, earring backs, clasps, barrette clips, money clips, hooks and eyes, leather for bolo straps or concho belts. 5. For shell and bead makers only: Single bead/cone combination to finish ends of necklaces or earrings. 6. Fossilized ivory. Because of space limitations, earring and ring stands are allowable, but not mannequins or other large stands All jewelry entered for Juried Competition must be designed and hand-made by the artist. Jewelry for sale during the Fair must be designed by the artist but may be fabricated by an artisan under the direction of the artist. These items must be isolated on the display table with a visible sign stating: Designed by Artist, Crafted by Studio. No mass-produced items are allowed. with Disclosure 1. Stabilized turquoise must be disclosed on the entry form 2. All other materials not specified under or Not are allowable with disclosure. 1. Imported stones or shell beads, and fetishes. 2. Imported and/or color-treated nuggets or tumbled chips of any material. 3. Imitation or synthetic turquoise, coral, lapis, opal, etc. This includes synthetic block, constituted and compressed materials. 4. All color-treated, (dyed, heated, or irradiated materials), e.g. apple coral, bamboo coral, Mojave green turquoise. 5. Items assembled from non-indian or manufactured components. a. Purchased cast blanks, e.g., rings, bracelets, bezel cups, leaves, bolo tips, etc. b. Silver or other beads not made by the artist. c. Treasure necklaces made with commercial found objects.. 6. Machine-made liquid silver and gold or plated materials; gold less than 14kt. 7. Any mass-produced items by any casting method. 8. German (nickel) silver is acceptable only when its use has been established in a tribal area. 9. Plastic beads. 10. Mass-produced items. Revised 10/2017 PSK Page 1

2 Classification II - Pottery 1. All handmade with Disclosure 1. Kiln-fired and/or double-fired pottery 2. Pottery made with commercial materials, e.g., clay and glazes. All decorative elements must be properly identified and must comply with the Materials for Jewelry. Firing Methods Fired out-of-doors: To avoid the shock of extreme temperature change (which can cause pottery to crack during firing), the piece is often pre-warmed before it is traditionally fired. The pre-warming is usually done in a household oven in which the internal temperature does not exceed 550 degrees F. The firing is done outdoors, using wood, coal or dung. 1. Kiln fired and double-fired: a. Pottery of native or commercial clay is high-fired in an electric or gas kiln. b. Pottery of hand-built native clay is high-fired in an electric or gas kiln and then re-fired outdoors. This process is often referred to as double-fired. c. A traditional outdoor piece is sometimes re-fired in an electric or gas kiln to reduce fire and smoke clouds. This process is often referred to as double-fired. 1. Slip molds, greenware or commercial pottery. Stands must be essential to the stability of the piece. Classification III - Paintings, Drawings, Graphics and Photography 1. Hand-pulled prints in a numbered and signed edition of no more than Photography: All works must be signed and numbered. The Photography Division includes traditional techniques as well as contemporary manipulated techniques. 3. Mixed media, including framed art with beads 1. Offset lithography. 2. Giclee 3. Note cards All work must be ready for hanging, including all matted, framed, or shrink-wrapped items. Paint must be dry. No entry, including multiple panels, may exceed six (6) feet at its greatest dimension, including frame. Sandpaintings, see Classification VII, Division C Revised 10/2017 PSK Page 2

3 Classification IV Pueblo Carvings (Hopi and Zuni) Carvings must come from the tribal tradition of the carver. Division A: Carved dolls, Old Style and Revival 1. Must be carved of cottonwood root. 2. Only hand tools should be used. The use of Dremel or wood-burning tools is not allowed. 3. Only mineral pigments and/or tempera paints are allowed. Stains and oil-based materials are not allowed. Fixatives used for stability are allowed but must be disclosed. 4. Fabric clothing or traditional added materials are allowed. The inclusion of feathers must comply with all current laws and regulations of state and federal agencies. Division B: Contemporary Carved FIgures including Sculpture 1. May be carved from woods other than cottonwood root but the materials must be disclosed. 2. The use of Dremel and wood-burning tools is allowed. Acrylic, oil paint, or colors that use wood preservatives are allowed. 3. Finishes can include varnished, unpainted, painted-over oil-stained wood. If termite bored or infected aged wood is used, Indian Fair & Market reserves the right to refuse the item. No entry may exceed 48 inches in its greatest dimension. All measurements will include the base. Classification V - Sculpture 1. All hand-wrought materials, such as stone, wood, metal, ceramic, paper, cloth, etc. 2. Cast bronze sculpture in numbered editions not to exceed 50. ALL must be signed, numbered and marked by the foundry. 3. Hand-blown and fabricated glass. 4. Fabricated fiberglass. with Disclosure 1. All decorative elements must be properly identified and must comply with the Materials for Jewelry. 1. Cast resins. 2. Cast miniature sculpture intended for use as jewelry. No entry may exceed 48 inches in its greatest dimension. All measurements will include the base. All work must be finished and completed. If the majority of a piece is created using one medium, then embellished with decoration, it must be entered in the dominant medium. Fragile items will not be accepted into Juried Competition; this includes freshly-glued pieces. No sculpture will be allowed if the piece is unstable in the opinion of the judging chair and/or Classification Manager. Artists are responsible for the stability of their sculpture. Indian Fair & Market will not be held responsible for any damage caused by or to unstable sculptures. Stands must be essential to the stability of the piece. Revised 10/2017 PSK Page 3

4 Classification VI - Weavings and Textiles Division A: Regional Style Weavings and 19 th century Revival Style 1. Vertical loom woven (no cut warps). 2. Hand spinning and vegetal dyes will be given special consideration when done by artist. 3. Natural fiber only. Division B: Non-Regional Style Weavings and Contemporary Style weavings 1. Vertical or horizontal loom woven. 2. Synthetic and metallic yarns allowed as well as vegetal dyes and handspun yarns. 3. Woven mixed media allowed. Division C: Quilts, Sheets, Table Linens 1. Woven, sewn, and embroidered textiles allowed. 1. No towels and other commercial items. 2. No mass-produced items. 3. No commercial kits, patterns, iron-on appliqué, or liquid embroidery will be accepted. Classification VII - Diverse Art Without a predominance of beads and quillwork 1. Purchased glass beads with Disclosure 1. Nickel and brass beads that are not made by the artist. 2. Commercially manufactured hides and rawhide. 3. All decorative stone, shell or metal elements and shell, glass, or metal beads must be properly identified and comply with the same Standards for Jewelry. 4. findings for the purpose of Indian Fair & Market are defined as an integral part of the finished product that adapts the product for wearing or use, e.g., functional buttons and hooks. 5. Commercially processed hides of any type can be used. 1. Plastic or synthetic parts of any kind, e.g., beads, plastic hairpipe, etc. 2. Manufactured, non-indian made, or die-struck metal charms, buttons, conchos used for ornamental purposes. Extra merit and consideration will be given for items made with native brain-tanned or smoked hides. Entry form should disclose methods used. No entry may exceed 72 inches in its greatest dimension. No drum, including stand may exceed 36 inches in any dimension. Display stands will be accepted for dolls. Stands will not be judged. Revised 10/2017 PSK Page 4

5 Classification VIII Baskets Division A: Natural Fibers and Cultural Forms 1. All baskets must be hand worked of plants from a tribal tradition, e.g., yucca, willow, sumac, honeysuckle root, cottonwood, devil s claw, etc. 2. Horsehair is allowed if it comes from the traditions of the artist and is used in a traditional pattern. 3. Plant or mineral dyes are encouraged, but commercial dyes may be used. 4. Metal may be used if it follows the tradition of the artist. In Division A, special consideration will be given for basket materials that are collected and processed by the artist. This information should be noted on the Juried Competition entry form. Division B: Baskets, Any Form 1. All natural or commercial materials are allowed including mixed media. 2. Plant, mineral, and commercial dyes may be used. In both Division A and B, attached materials includes beads, feathers, tin tinklers, horsehair, paper must comply with Indian Fair & Market standards 1. Stands are unacceptable unless handmade by the artist and are an integral part of the basket. If the stand is made by another artist, he/she must be an approved Indian fair & Market artist and the basket must be submitted as a collaborative work. 2. Imported materials are not allowable in Division A. Classification IX Personal Attire Without a predominance of beadwork Division A: Cultural Attire (woven or sewn), Ceremonial Clothing Sets 1. All sewn items must be designed and sewn by the artist. 2. Handmade tinklers, German silver, or silver buttons and ornaments will be given special consideration if made by the artist as well as beadwork done by the artist. 3. Hand-woven, handspun, vegetal dyed yarn done by the artist, will be given special consideration. 4. Also included are belts and sashes when part of ceremonial clothing sets. Division B: Fashion (woven or sewn) 1. Machine or other non-traditional ornaments may be included with disclosure. 2. Sewing machine work acceptable. Division C: Belts, pouches, purses, scarves, sashes,kilts, leggings and cinches and other horse gear and other like items. 1. T-shirts, bandanas, towels and other commercial items. 2. No mass-produced items for Juried Competition. See note below. 3. No commercial kits, patterns, iron-on appliqué, or liquid embroidery will be accepted. Divisions B and C items entered for Juried Competition must be designed and hand-made by the artist. Division B and C items for sale during the Fair must be designed by the artist but may be fabricated by an artisan under the direction of the artist. These items must be isolated on the display table with a visible sign stating: Designed by Artist, Crafted by Studio. Mass-produced items are allowed and must be isolated on the display table with a visible sign stating: Designed by the Artist, Manufactured. Display stands will be accepted for clothing. Stands will not be judged. Revised 10/2017 PSK Page 5

6 Classification X Beadwork and Quillwork With a predominance of beadwork or quillwork 1. Purchased glass beads with Disclosure 1. Nickel and brass beads that are not made by the artists. 2. Rhinestones 3. Commercially-produced objects that are transformed into a work of art by the hand application of beadwork or quillwork, e.g., tennis shoes, bottles, etc 4. Commercially manufactured hides and rawhide. 5. All decorative elements must be properly identified and must comply with the Materials for Jewelry 6. findings for the purpose of Indian Fair & Market are defined as an integral part of the finished product that adapts the product for wearing or use, e.g., functional buttons and hooks. 7. Commercially processed hides of any type can be used. 1. Plastic or synthetic parts of any kind, e.g., beads, plastic hairpipe, etc. 2. Manufactured, non-indian made, or die-struck metal charms, buttons, conchos used for ornamental purposes. Extra merit and consideration will be given for items made with native brain-tanned or smoked hides. Entry form should disclose methods used. All sewn items must be designed and sewn by the artist. Extra merit will be given for each component that is handmade by the artist. Display stands will be accepted for clothing. Stands will not be judged. NOTE: All art will be placed in the classification of the dominant art form. Classification XI Cutting Edge Artists who are accepted into the Indian Fair & Market under one or two of the above ten classifications may also enter an additional one (1) artwork in Classification XI. This classification is selected by the artist only at Receiving for Juried Competition. It is not declared on the application and it is not part of the jurying-in process. An accepted artist may enter Juried Competition in only this classification or in addition to the one or two above classifications for which they were juried-in and accepted into the Indian Fair & Market. Definition: Use of materials or techniques not widely known or used in Indian arts. May be a twist on a traditional technique. At Receiving you will be asked to explain how your artwork complies with this definition as well as what you are trying to accomplish, to say or the story behind your artwork. 1. There are no restrictions except as below dimensional artwork may not exceed six (6) feet at its greatest dimension including a frame if there is one dimensional arwork may not exceed 48 inches in its greatest dimension. Measurements will include the base if there is one. 3. Moving images unless an integral part of the artwork and not the dominant media. Revised 10/2017 PSK Page 6